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The G4S Fire and Security team is working in partnership with award-winning building services contractor, Briggs & Forrester, on three large, high-profile real estate projects across the UK. Supply and install fire and life safety The Cocoa Works in York, 135 Park Street in London, and Phoenix in Leeds will provide a mix of residential, office, and retail space, and are being undertaken with sustainability and urban regeneration at the core. Operating in full support of these objectives, G...

Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer - Flexxon announces the appointment of Erik Nilsen, PhD, as its Chief Technology Strategist. An industry veteran with almost three decades of experience, Erik will work closely with the Company’s executive management and Research and Development (R&D) team to design and deploy technological roadmaps for its value-driven cybersecurity innovations, with a focus on the US market. He will also advise on the Company’s ongoing work with its reg...

WeSuite, a manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, announces that Julie Sanders Rolles has joined the company in the role of Account Executive. Julie will serve as the primary sales contact for those interested in WeSuite’s QuoteAnywhere and the Site Survey sales software. She will focus on members of PSA Security, AiN Group, ESA, and the Resideo dealer network. Increasing business efficiencies WeSuite’s platfor...

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognize security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently honored with the “Minority Owned/Diverse Exporter of the Year” award in the first-ever New Jersey International Trade Awards (NJITA), which was held last month at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth, N.J. Hosted by the New Jersey District Export Council in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the inaugural event also recognized New Jersey-based busin...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, has announced the appointment of Andres Botero as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his role, he will drive Rubrik’s go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives, as the company continues its focus on cyber resilience and the rollout of cloud solutions that help organizations across the globe secure their business data.  Data security New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies combined with an explosion o...

Invicti Security™, known for acquiring and combining AppSec market pioneers Netsparker and Acunetix, announced that Lou DiFruscio has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Revenue Office (CRO). Extensive work experience Lou DiFruscio brings over 25 years of leadership and experience to the dynamically growing AppSec solutions provider and will be accelerating the ongoing expansion and high growth success of the global company in the enterprise, small to medium enterprise, and cha...

More than 9, 200 Convergint colleagues across 200+ global offices have the opportunity to give back to their communities as part of the company’s 22nd annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day. This year’s efforts have resulted in a total donation of approximately $3 million in labor and equipment from the systems integrator’s global colleagues, partners, and families – surpassing 2022’s totals. Convergint colleagues in Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, and Baltimore, MD,...

Commvault®, an enterprise data protection pioneer for current global businesses and the first data protection vendor to introduce cyber deception, announced new security capabilities across its entire portfolio. Secure, defend, and recover data Signaling the next phase in its evolution, Commvault is helping businesses secure, defend, and recover their data to meet increasingly sophisticated cyber threats head-on. As part of these capabilities, Commvault has expanded its security ecosystem...

RISCO’s new integrated security alarm and smart automation solution is offering professional and accredited commercial and residential installers the opportunity to cost-effectively access the expanding smart automation market. The sector is estimated to increase by around 20% between 2021 and 2028 with an increasing number of end users seeking integrated solutions that combine convenience and energy efficiency with an enhanced level of security. RisControl Controller The RisControl Co...

In the current fast-paced and security-conscious world, the importance of effective access control cannot be overstated. Organizations across various industries recognize the need to protect their premises, assets, and sensitive information from unauthorized access.  Advanced access control  While traditional lock and key systems have been the norm for a long time, they often fall short of meeting the evolving security challenges of the modern age. To address these limitations, a...

Hanwha Vision is launching SolidEDGE, the first true serverless camera system with onboard Solid State Drive (SSD) storage and an embedded WAVE VMS server. SolidEDGE camera This unique cloud-managed solution addresses the need for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective surveillance solutions for security operations requiring multi-camera recording, remote access, and on-premise security system management. The SolidEDGE camera is available in two models, the PNV-A6081R-E1T (1TB onboard s...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This 12-month program, created to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry, is designed to develop basic networking, IT, and cybersecurity compe...

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI & DL powered Video Management, Video Analytics, Traffic Management, and Facial Recognition solutions, has announced the appointment of Mr. Srivikraman Murahari to the position of Vice President – Products & Strategic Alliances. Responsibilities As the newest addition to the Videonetics leadership team, Srivikraman will be spearheading product strategy and roadmap, to fuel continued innovation and executing the company vision for addressing the diversi...

SecurityScorecard announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions to enable pipeline and rail owners/operators, who elect to use the subscription to more accurately monitor and assess the cyber health of their transportation systems. Subscription service SecurityScorecard’s subscription service allows owners/operators to voluntarily assess their cybersecurity posture with cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring, ra...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronization of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, continues building the industry’s top leadership team with the addition of Service Technology Executive - Strickland Tudor and the promotion of Stacey Bright to Chief Marketing Officer. Strickland Tudor appointed Tudor, who has more than 25 years of experience driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades, will serve as XOi’s Executive Vice President of Sales....

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and management solutions for physical security and IoT/OT systems, highlights the effectiveness of its Service Assurance Manager (SAM) solution for reducing downtime of IoT security systems, such as video and access control, and providing organizations the highest level of security possible. SAM effectively ensures every device on the network is visible and performing as expected to reduce system interruptions and maintain continuous secu...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces it will be unveiling its new cloud-based GARDiSVU video management solution at The Security Event 2023, which takes place from 25th-27th April, at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Appearing on Stand 4/G40, TDSi will also be giving visitors a chance to view its new GARDiS App in action, which enables security operators to securely control a wealth of different access control options from anywhere using a compatible iOS or Android device...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that it recently entered into a partnership with Computacenter, a global distributor of IT and security solutions.  Through this partnership, Computacenter will have the capability to offer the full portfolio of ISS high-trust video analytics to its network of integrator customers across North America.  Digital transformation “We are very excited to begin our pa...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards Committee has named Bosch Security Systems, LLC, as the 2023 recipient of the SIA NPS Merit Award. Bosch will be presented with the award at the 2023 SIA NPS Awards Ceremony, which will be held on March 29 during ISC West. SIA NPS Awards The SIA NPS Awards, established in 1979, recognize innovative security products, services, and solutions. The awards are presented annually in partnership w...

Electronic Security Factory Rep Firm - LRG, inc, one of the largest rep firms in the United States, has announced that LRG, inc veterans - John Swinford and Kenny Hilton purchased the organization from Chris Lanier effective March 13th. A long-time industry veteran, Lanier founded LRG, inc in 2001. Texas-based LRG, inc covers 16 Central U.S. states for many of the industry’s top-tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio, and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for 2024...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kim Loy and Brendan McFall as the 2023 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Loy and McFall with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 28 during ISC West. Kim Loy, a sec...

Secure network transformation specialists Xalient announced it is accelerating its international growth strategy by naming IT industry veteran Simon Church as its new chair.  Simon Church Simon brings over 30 years of global experience in the IT industry, the last 20 years specializing in cyber security services and solutions, most recently serving as CEO at Maxive Cyber Security, which was recently acquired by Thales, the French aerospace, defense, infrastructure, and security company....

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organized by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video for real-time decision support announced the appointment of industry pioneer and veteran, Bill Hildebrand, as Director of Sales for North America. Bill Hildebrand Bill comes out of retirement to lead the RGB Spectrum sales team after nearly 14 years at Planar Systems where he helped to grow the company seven-fold, most recently as North American Vice President of Sales. He boasts more than 26 years of experience in the IT an...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a renowned global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that is has appointed Charles Vancheri as Associate Director of Distribution Partnerships for North America. As an industry veteran with more than a decade of experience, Charles Vancheri will be responsible for setting the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution partners across the region and thus make the ISS portfolio of high-trus...

Videonetics has announced the appointment of Ashish Goyal as Director of Software Engineering and Development. Ashish will play an essential role as a leadership team member and will be based in Bengaluru. He will oversee the planning, development, designing, and testing of Videonetics products in the marketplace while building and leading the company’s engineering and product development team. Ashish's work experience  He brings 18 years of leadership experience in diverse sectors...

Zimperium, the mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments announced that Sammie Walker has joined the company as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Sammie will be responsible for driving growth and awareness of Zimperium’s mobile security platform as the company scales to provide organizations worldwide with protection against the increasing volume and severity of mobile threats. To support this growth, Zimperium continues investing in its team and leader...